By Sheree Hoddinett    From beachside upgrades, planning for 2032 and ensuring infrastructure matches growth, it’s all about moving forward across the City of Moreton Bay.    For a fast-growing city, the past year was less about ticking boxes and more about laying foundations, for accessibility, connectivity and community. With one eye on today’s needs and the other firmly on a population tipped to hit one million within three decades, council’s focus was clear: make the city

By Sheree Hoddinett   Dementia slowly changes how a person thinks, remembers and navigates the world, often leaving families and carers carrying the quiet weight of constant worry.    As the condition progresses, even familiar streets and routines can become disorienting, turning ordinary moments into situations where safety and time suddenly matter most.  On Bribie Island, where the median age sits around 64, policing often looks a little different. For officer-in-charge Sen

The decision to backtrack from calls for a full royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack is one of the most politically charged moments in Australia’s recent history.   With 15 innocent people killed and many more injured at a Hanukkah festival in December 2025, calls for a comprehensive inquiry were loud and deeply emotional. People gathered, mourned, lit candles and asked the same question on repeat,  how did this happen here?  The subsequent backflip on a royal

In the wake of a tumultuous 2025, Australia's political scene is undergoing a profound transformation. Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, long a fringe voice on the right, has surged in popularity, overtaking the Liberal-National Coalition in recent polls and tapping into a growing wave of patriotism and calls for ‘common sense’ politics. This shift comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Government, fresh off a landslide re-election victory in May 2025, faces mounti

A warm welcome is being extended to residents across Beachmere and surrounding areas with the exciting news that the  Beachmere Probus Club  is now up and running — offering a wonderful new way for retirees and semi-retirees to enjoy friendship, fun and fellowship.    Formed only recently, the club has already attracted enthusiastic local members and is looking forward to a busy and enjoyable year ahead, filled with guest speakers, outings, lunches and social activities.    T

Bribie Island, nestled in Queensland's Moreton Bay region, offers a unique subtropical coastal environment perfect for gardening. With sandy soil, high humidity and warm temperatures, this area supports a rich array of native plants adapted to low-nutrient conditions. Whether you're cultivating a backyard oasis in Bongaree, planting along the foreshores of Woorim or tending gardens in nearby Caboolture or Sandstone Point, focusing on eco-friendly practices is key to preservin

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome. Names by 7.15pm.   2026 Monday nights started on January 5 with a record number of players.  January   Winners:  Davo/Sid, Matty/Josh, Robert/Karl.  Runners Up:  Mason/Conner, Luke/Dean, Tom/Zena.  High pegs:  Beau 46, Karl 74,78, Sherrie 65, Tom 52, 2x40, Luke 65.  High scores:  Matty 140, Tami 123, 121, Roger 140, Lyn 98, Sherrie 125,94,

Former Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Janet Anderson PSM, has been appointed as the new Health Ombudsman for Queensland.     Ms Anderson takes on the role from outgoing Health Ombudsman Dr Lynne Coulson Barr OAM.     With more than 20 years of experience in senior executive and statutory roles, Ms Anderson has taken on multiple leadership roles. Most recently she was the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner from 2019 until January 2025 and previously worked a

Applications for the highly anticipated $35 million  Zero Litter to the Bay by 2030  program, a game-changing initiative to clean up litter in Moreton Bay, are now open.    The  Zero Litter to the Bay by 2030  program will remove an estimated 6000 wheelie bins’ worth of plastic and litter from Moreton Bay each year by installing new stormwater treatment assets to build on the missing links of the existing network, focusing on high litter generating areas. These devices will t

By Sheree Hoddinett A 79-year-old Banksia Beach woman has died and a 41-year-old Ningi man was injured in an accident at Banksia Beach on Tuesday January 20. Police were called to the intersection of Reef Street and Sunderland Drive (near Solander Lake Bowls Club) about 12.30pm following reports a blue Nissan Navara and a white MG hatchback had collided. The driver of the MG, the woman from Banksia Beach, died at the scene. The male driver of the Nissan was transported to Cab

By Sheree Hoddinett The usual Friday afternoon traffic chaos has been amplified due to a crash. Northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway have been closed at Morayfield due to a serious traffic crash. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a collision between a truck and a car about 10am this morning (Friday). The truck has rolled on its side and the car was also seriously damaged, but there are believed to be only minor injuries as a result of the incident,

Results for the Caboolture Social Darts Club. Potluck doubles played every Monday night at 21 Hayes Street, Caboolture. Visitors welcome . Names by 7.15pm.   2026 January nights started as of the 5 th .  November/December   Winners:  Ky/Roger, Mason/Jordon, Matty/Jai, Roger/Chris  Runners Up:  Conner/Karl, Matty/Chris, Dale/Conner, Terry/Shayne  High pegs:  Kal 2x66, 86,Sid 60,40, Chris 56,Jai 3x40, Conner 2x40, 74,  Mason 40,60, Rosie 38, Mark 40, Chris 58, Dale 56.     High

By Sheree Hoddinett   Every new year, on the stroke of midnight, we often perform the same ritual. Fireworks crackle and pop, glasses clink and somewhere between the usual “Happy New Year” chorus and the first regret of the year, we make promises to ourselves that would impress even the most optimistic life coach.    This year will be different, we say. This year, I will wake up at 5am, drink lemon water, meditate, run 10 kilometres and still arrive at work glowing with inner

By Sheree Hoddinett    From splash-tastic thrills to laid-back tunes by the water and a step back in time, Australia Day across the community is shaping up to be an absolute ripper for 2026.  If your idea of celebrating starts with slipping, sliding and laughing until your cheeks hurt, Sandstone Point Hotel is the place to be from 10am on Monday, January 26. Ready to slip, slop, slap and slide this Aussie Day? Grab your kit, pack your sunnies and make tracks early, because th